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Course Description
"How to Start and Run an Online Business" is an online course that is organized into 16 different sections to help you understand how to create an online business, even if you don't have any online business experience. From the basics of learning how to choose your market to designing a website and building an online marketing strategy, you will learn what you need to do in order to create an online business that's built to succeed.
You will begin with equipping your office for online success, and then move on to website building, payment processing, online marketing, writing great copy, spreading the word, utilizing online marketing tools, understanding search engine optimization, promoting an online brand, employing affiliates, planning beyond your website, and even handling legal issues before they become issues.
This an essential course for those who have a business idea, but want to move it online instead of into a traditional store. Billions of people around the world now have access to the Internet, making online businesses primed for success.
Each section also includes review assignments and exams to ensure you have learned and mastered the most important concepts. This approach allows you to instantly have the information you need at your fingertips, while also helping you learn learn what you need to understand as your online business grows.
Using the high quality information and resources provided in this course, at class completion you will know how to start a business online, how to grow your online business, and how to secure the future of your online business. So why not join us today?
Course Requirements
This course will not require you to have previous experience in any particular area but you should have a high school reading level. No books will be required.
Course Topics
Lesson 1: Benefits of Online Work
Lesson 2: Find Your Market
Lesson 3: Equipping your Business
Lesson 4: Modern Website Building
Lesson 5: Payment Processing, Security And Shipping
Lesson 6: Bring Customers to You
Lesson 7: The Write Stuff
Lesson 8: More Ways to Spread the Word
Lesson 9: Marketing Tools for Online Companies
Lesson 10: Search Engine Optimization
Lesson 11: Building Your Online Brand
Lesson 12: Affiliate Programs to Spread Your Name
Lesson 13: Beyond Your Own Website
Lesson 14: Legal Issues
Lesson 15: The Future of Your Business
Course Materials
All course material will be provided in the lessons and netlinks. There are no required materials to purchase before taking the class.
Grading Policy
Each lesson will include a lesson review quiz along with an assignment. Students will successfully complete this course with 70% or better.